Gardening can be relaxing, therapeutic, or frustrating if you do not know which plants work best in your garden. Rock gardens are a wonderful way to amp up the visual interest in any landscaping, but placing plants that will not only look good but also thrive can be a challenge. Here are some of the …
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“Help, my plant is covered in a white, powdery fungus! What do I do?” First, don’t panic. While powdery mildew may not look pretty, it rarely causes significant damage except in cases of severe infection. In fact, you may not need to do anything at all. Read on to learn whether your situation is a …
As gardeners, we may consider ourselves stewards — of plants, of the land, of beauty. One of the biggest threats to the natural Oklahoma landscape is invasive plants. While that might seem like a problem reserved for park rangers and the like, these weeds could be masquerading as specimens in your own garden, and many …
Invasive plants pose a significant threat to New Mexico’s human economy and natural environment. These non-native weeds spread rapidly and outcompete native plants, changing local ecosystems and reducing habitat for native wildlife. While the biggest threat is to rangelands and wild spaces, some invasive plants can also be found in home landscapes, sometimes as weeds …
While growing lavender from seeds is not the most popular method for propagation, collecting lavender seeds is easy, and if you like a good challenge, you might want to try it. So, here’s how to collect lavender seeds. One important thing to note is that not all lavender varieties can be propagated by seed. If …
Nearly a quarter of the plants growing wild in Ohio are not native to the state. While most of these 500-plus species live harmlessly alongside the native plants, the Ohio Department of Agriculture lists 63 invasive plant species. Invasive plants in Ohio threaten native plants and wildlife, especially endangered species, with their unchecked, aggressive growth. …
The state of North Dakota currently recognizes 13 noxious weeds within its borders. Not only are these invasive species illegal to distribute or sell, but they cause significant damage, both financial and otherwise, to agriculture, outdoor recreation, rural and urban landscapes, and wildlife habitat. As a gardener, you can help control the spread of invasive …
Have you ever felt the need to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life? To escape your busy day in a peaceful oasis right outside your door? A backyard walkway is just the thing to help create this tranquil escape. Check out the backyard walkway ideas I gathered below. Why Add A Walkway To …
Perennials are “set and forget” plants: you plant them once, they go dormant each winter and come back good as new each spring, summer, or fall. On the other hand, annuals produce more flowers, and their blooms last longer, but they are single-season beauties. You have to buy and plant them every year. No matter …
Invasive species may seem like a problem reserved for forests, meadows, and other wild spaces, but they can also become a nuisance in your garden. If you’ve ever tried to get rid of English ivy, for example, you know how weedy it can be and how difficult it is to remove! Additionally, invasive plants in …